If you find a loggerhead turtle that is sick or injured, you should call the stranding number in your area. They will ask you following quesitons:

  1. What is the location of the turtle?
  2. Is the turtle alive?
  3. What's the size of the turtle?
  4. Is the turtle marked with spray paint? (This means that the turtle has been previously documented
  5. What is the location of the closest access point to the turtle?

You can find your number at this link: Stranding numbers




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